Pediatric Hematology/Oncology PGY2 Residency (ASHP Accredited)

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers a 12-month specialized Residency (PGY2) in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). This residency experience includes training in general hematology / oncology, bone marrow transplantation, infectious disease and ambulatory care. Residents are provided training in applied pharmacokinetics, nutrition support, and advanced training in clinical therapeutics of the pediatric cancer patient.

Along with direct patient care responsibilities, the resident will have the opportunity to: help precept Doctor of Pharmacy students through the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy; provide didactic lectures, in-services, journal clubs; and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, as well as conduct collaborative clinical research. Residents will also be required to participate in an independent research activity during their year which is expected to result in submission of a publishable manuscript and are also required to present their research findings at a national pharmacy or scientific organizational meeting.

Core Rotations

In addition to listed required rotations, residents will complete one month of orientation and training, as have one month to work on his/her residency projects.

• Inpatient Leukemia / Lymphoma Service
• Leukemia / Lymphoma / Bone Marrow Transplant Ambulatory Care
• Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Service
• Inpatient Solid Tumor / Neuro-Oncology Service
• Solid Tumor / Neuro-Oncology Ambulatory Care
• Infectious Disease Service
• Medication Outcomes / Practice Management / Clinical Administration

Longitudinal Experiences

• Clinical Informatics
• Investigational Drug Studies / Research Pharmacy Services
• Medication Use Policy

Elective Rotations

Residents will have two months of elective rotations. Residents may choose from the following options.

• HIV (Translational Trials Unit) Ambulatory Clinic
• General Pediatrics (coordinated with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital)
• Adult Oncology (coordinated with Methodist Hospital)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory
• Repeat any of the Required Clinical Rotations
• Others (as approved by program director)

Fringe benefits

• Professional Development Account
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Discount memberships to local athletic clubs and sports facilities

Start Date

July 1

Application Deadline

January 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Application Requirements

Please note, beginning with the 2013-2014 residency year all applicants will be required to submit application materials to PhORCAS.

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree, successful completion of a Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency or equivalent, and license to practice pharmacy in the state of Tennessee
• Copy of official school transcript
• Letter of intent
• Three (3) letters of reference
• Completion of an onsite interview

Number of Positions

Two – three

Program Director

Jennifer L. Pauley, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Pharmaceutical Services
262 Danny Thomas Place
Mail Stop 150
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Phone: (901) 595 - 5440
Email: jennifer.pauley@stjude.org